Klug, William S.

Essentials of genetics / William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings ; with essays contributed by Mark Shotwell. - 3rd edition - Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, c1999. - xviii, 567 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Contents;

1. An introduction to genetics
2. Cell division and chromosomes
3. Mendelian genetics
4. Modification of mendelian ratios
5. Quantitative genetics
6. Linkage and chromosome mapping
7. Extranuclear inheritance
8. Chromosome variations and sex determination
9. DNA - The physical basis of life
10. DNA - Replication and synthesis
11. Organization of DNA in chromosomes and genes
12. Storage and expression of genetic information
13. Regulation of gene expression
14. Proteins: The end product of genes
15. DNA - Mutation, repair, and transposable elements
16. Genetics of bacteria and bacteriophages
17. DNA biotechnology: Techniques and analysis
18. DNA biotechnology: Applications and ethics
19. Genetics of cancer and immunology
20. Genetics of development and behavior
etc.




Includes bibliographical references and index.

9780130800176 0130800171 (pbk.)

98025676


Genetics

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